Holidays 2016: three coffee-table books for fashion fans

Archive documents, rare photos, anecdotes, exclusive stories and sketches from some of the industry's icons can be found in a selection of fashion-focused coffee-table books out this holiday season. “Grace: The American Vogue Years,” published by Phaidon, is a coffee-table book that looks back over the work of American Vogue creative director at large Grace Coddington. As well as paying homage to the career of this international fashion icon, the book recaps her most emblematic fashion shoots, as well as exploring her sources of inspiration and artistic collaborations.

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Beth Ditto drops second fashion collection

Singer Beth Ditto has unveiled her second fashion collection for plus-size customers. The Gossip frontwoman has built upon the success of her first season collection, taking inspiration from her own wardrobe to create 11 statement pieces such as structured shift dresses and a cocoon-shaped wool coat, alongside more relaxed, everyday styles such as boxy white t-shirts and sequin-embellished sweatshirts. Fabrics such as denim, silk and jersey underline the collection's relaxed attitude, while a loose makeup-inspired theme sees several of the pieces decorated with 3D eyelashes or prints depicting eye pencil shavings and spilled nail polish.

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Tommy Hilfiger shares his real-life American Dream

Tommy Hilfiger has had a fashionably successful life, and now he is sharing his journey in a memoir. The US designer, aged 65, has teamed up with writer Peter Knobler on the book, which is titled “American Dreamer: My Life in Fashion and Business” and launches on November 1. “'American Dreamer' is a reflection on my experiences in the fashion industry from the last 30-plus years,” explained Hilfiger.

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James Galanos, Fashion Designer to Nancy Reagan, Dies at 92

The American couturier put Los Angeles on the fashion map.

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Style Notes: Lily-Rose Depp’s First Vogue Cover; Tommy Hilfiger’s Memoir Is Here

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Black fashion designers to take the spotlight in New York exhibition

“Black Fashion Designers” will focus on some of the most influential designers in the business, from the 1950s onwards, when it debuts this December. The exhibition is being split into eight different themes, namely: “Breaking into the industry,” “The rise of the black designer,” “Black models,” “Evening Wear,” “‘African Influence,” “Street influence,” “Activism,” “Menswear” and “Experimentation.” Approximately 75 creations from more than 60 designers will be on show. According to the museum, the exhibition highlights span several decades, ranging from a wedding gown by Ann Lowe, who is famous for designing Jacqueline Kennedy's wedding dress, to the Laura Smalls floral print dress worn by current FLOTUS Michelle Obama when she sang with Missy Elliot on James Corden's “Carpool Karaoke” TV segment.

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Double trouble: Gigi and Bella Hadid confirmed for the Victoria’s Secret catwalk

Gigi Hadid is set to join her little sister Bella on the Victoria's Secret catwalk in Paris this November. The lingerie giant has confirmed the supermodel for its 2016 line-up, with Gigi taking to Instagram to announce the news. The US star posted a throwback video of her Victoria's Secret 2015 debut, alongside the caption: “There is no feeling in the world like walking down this runway.

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Five things we know about the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2016

Excitement is mounting following the news that the annual Victoria's Secret lingerie runway show is set to hit Paris this November. Bombshell waves are a Victoria's Secret classic, and it looks like this year is set to continue the tradition, following the news that The Beachwaver is sponsoring the show this season. The brand's founder, celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa, will be on hand backstage to create the Angels' signature bouncy and weightless waves using the rotatin curling iron tool, building on her success at the 2015 show.

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Image of Asia: Wedding dresses at fashion week in Beijing

In this photo by Andy Wong, a model presents a wedding dress designed by Tsai Meiyue during the Mercedes-Benz China Fashion Week in Beijing. Tsai's other creations for weddings included illuminated dresses and a red dress with sheer shoulders and detailed sleeves. The spring-summer China Fashion Week lasts through Oct. 31.

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Who is Jasmine Tookes, the latest Angel to don the Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra?

Jasmine Tookes has just been confirmed as the lucky model set to wear the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra at its annual fashion show this year. It is the crowning jewel in the 25-year-old's glittering fashion career. Tookes will be the center of attention when she dons the Bright Night Fantasy Bra, valued at $3 million, during the Victoria's Secret fashion show in Paris this November.

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